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Automotive & Transport

  • Statistical Methods Help Understanding of Data

    01 Aug 2002

    The comprehensive list of activities organised by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) includes specialised events for automotive engineers.<$>.<$>Statistics & Analytical Methods In Automotive Engineering is a two day international conference to be held 24 - 25 September 2002, in London by the Automotive Division and the Combustion Engines and Fuels Group. The programme is aimed at managers, engineers and statisticians at all levels engaged in project management or the design and development of motor vehicles, their sub-systems and components. 

  • Dry Film Coating Set To Replace Greasey Ops

    01 Aug 2002

    Testing is currently underway at several automotive system suppliers, investigating the new Carbaflo thin film coating technology as a replacement for grease in automotive applications such as the plastic, elastomeric and metal components in seat adjustment mechanisms. 

  • Brightware Trim For State Limo Was Hand Crafted

    01 Aug 2002

    At a special ceremony at Windsor Castle in May, The Queen was presented with a new state limousine by a Bentley led consortium. 

  • BMW Defines Supplier Competences

    01 Aug 2002

    The automotive sector is the leader in purchasing competences. Mike Farnworth, general manager of purchasing at BMW Group Plant Oxford, recently told an audience of 100 manufacturers about his goal to ensure optimum purchase conditions by means of co-operation with the most capable suppliers worldwide. 

Cutting & Profiling

  • Laser Cutting is a Gift

    01 Aug 2002

    With three sophisticated high-speed YAG lasers and one CO2laser now joined by an advanced water-jet cutter and all complemented by two and three dimensional modeling capabilities, Stratford-on-Avon based Special EFX can undertake almost any project whatever the shape or surface design. 

  • Investment Keeps Micrometric at the Fore

    01 Aug 2002

    Micrometric Techniques, the leading Lincoln based laser cutting, welding, marking and Wire EDM specialist, has invested £650,000 in state-of-the-art laser and machining equipment from MJ Technology to ensure that customers receive the most efficient and advanced service possible. 

  • Wide Cut-to-Length Line Cuts Out The Cutting

    01 Aug 2002

    Stainless and aluminium processors and stockholders Cashmores of Walsall, now offers a cut-to-length service that will both eliminate scrap and reduce processing time for buyers of sheet material in standard sizes. 

  • Thicker Cutter is Quicker

    01 Aug 2002

    Ceandess Ltd (pronounced "C & S") was originally established 75 years ago in Wolverhampton. The company supplies the automotive and associated industries with presswork, fabrications and laser cut parts. Recent investments in new technology have enabled the company to laser cut profiles and press to shape with much shorter lead times and without the need for expensive press tooling. 

Industry News

  • Defence Labs Promote Technology Transfers

    01 Aug 2002

    The DDA (Defence Diversification Agency) was born from the realisation that a major source of innovation - the UK's defence laboratories - was unknown to most of the business world. The DDA works with businesses to identify opportunities which can best be exploited with the injection of technology or technological support - and makes no charge for this service. 

  • Increasing Capacity Does Not Mean Increasing Debt

    01 Aug 2002

    Increasing capacity does not necessarily mean increasing debt, says Mark Eaton, Head of the Manufacturing Advisory Service, (MAS) in the South East. 

  • Government Joins Up Heath and Safety System

    01 Aug 2002

    Workplace health and safety is now under the wing of a relevant government ministry, after years under ministers without work, health or safety in their brief. 

  • Diary Dates

    01 Aug 2002

    September: 18-19, Fastener Fair Europe, Brussels Expo (Tel. 01707 882022). 24, SIGMASOFT Rubber Workshop, Rapra Technology Ltd, Shropshire (Tel. 01939 250383). 24-25, PPMA Processing & Packaging Machinery, Birmingham NEC (Tel. 020 8910 7979). 25-26, F&F Expo, Brussels Expo (Tel. 020 8905 9511). 25-26, Manufacturer 2002, International Centre Telford (Tel. 01603 446555). 

  • Queens Award For Enterprise Opens Doors

    01 Aug 2002

    This year 127 UK-based companies were recognised for their achievements, when they received a prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise - the UK's top Awards for business performance. The deadline for entries this year is midnight on 31 October. 

  • Time for a Step Change in Support of Manufacturing

    01 Aug 2002

    Not before time, the scene is being set for a much needed step change in support of manufacturing. 

Tool & Machinery Services

  • MTTA Helps Industry to Link Up With Academia

    01 Aug 2002

    Many UK small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses do not, on their own, have the resources to keep up with the pace of change. A free half-day symposium on 25 September at the University of Warwick's International Manufacturing Centre, will show how mutually beneficial links between universities, research associations and industry can be established. 

  • Laser Trackers Lead a Measurement Revolution

    01 Aug 2002

    Laser trackers are the most advanced tools for precision engineering says J. W. Fair & Rea Ltd of Preston. Over the past 15 years, the company of surveyors and industrial measurement engineers has pioneered the use of a wide range of highly sophisticated surveying instruments and measurement systems for use in various industries: automotive and aerospace in particular. 

  • Toolmakers Display Talent

    01 Aug 2002

    The best of British toolmaking, metrology and rapid product development were represented at the Farnborough air show last month by the Gauge and Toolmakers Association (GTMA). 

  • Innovative New Products Transform Machine Tools

    01 Aug 2002

    Over the last few months, Renishaw, a world leading metrology company has seen an upsurge in demand for the UK aerospace industry for on-machine (CNC machine tools) metrology/setting and machine performance testing equipment. 

  • All About Tooling and Only About Tooling

    01 Aug 2002

    Tooling2002, runs under the newly created brand of Total Engineering and Manufacturing (TEAM), 12-14th November 2002 at NEC, Birmingham. 

Stevens Rowsell is a specialist precision sheet metal engineering company in East Sussex